RU226231U1 - GAS FILLED LED LIGHTING DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to gas-filled LED lighting devices containing an inflatable shell with an inflation unit made of gas- and waterproof material, and an LED strip, and can be used for lighting during photo, video and filming. According to the utility model, the device is made of two elements: an inflatable shell and a substrate, which have a means of connecting to each other along the perimeter, while the substrate is made light-opaque and an LED strip is fixed to it, and the inflatable shell is made translucent on both sides. The achieved technical result is the ability to repair and/or replace a separate LED strip and a separate inflatable shell.

Description

The utility model relates to gas-filled LED lighting devices containing an inflatable shell with an inflation unit made of gas- and waterproof material, and an LED strip, and can be used for lighting during photo, video and filming.

In the present description, the term light transmittance is used. The overall light transmittance of different films varies depending on the type of film, its thickness, color, material and specific additives. This measure determines how much light passes through the film and plays a key role in products such as window films, screen protection films, automotive tint films and agricultural films. Below are approximate values of the total transmittance for different types of films:

Window Films: Clear Films: Can have a light transmittance of 80% to 90%.

Screen Protectors: Clear Screen Protectors: About 90% - 95%.

Matte films: can reduce light transmission by up to 70% - 80%, reducing reflections and glare.

These values are approximate and may vary depending on the manufacturer, specific film design and composition.

State of the art.

Known from the prior art are gas-filled LED lighting devices containing an inflatable shell with an inflation unit made of gas-, waterproof material, and an LED strip, for example, described in the RF utility model patent No. 205080, published in 2021.

This device is the closest in technical essence to the declared utility model and is taken as a prototype for the proposed utility model. The disadvantage of this device is the inability to replace the LED strip if it fails at the place of use. You need to contact a service center and completely disassemble and repair the product. The inflatable shell must also not be changed or repaired. In addition, the degree of transparency and light scattering cannot be adjusted.

Disclosure of utility model.

Based on this original observation, the present utility model mainly aims to offer a gas-filled LED lighting device containing an inflatable shell with an inflation unit made of gas-waterproof material, and an LED strip that allows at least to mitigate the above-mentioned disadvantage, namely to provide the possibility of easy and quick replacement in case of damage or wear, without the need to update the entire model, which is the technical task of this utility model.

To achieve this goal, the device is made of two elements: an inflatable shell and a substrate, which have a means of connecting to each other along the perimeter, while the substrate is made light-opaque and an LED strip is fixed to it, and the inflatable shell is made translucent on both sides.

Thanks to such advantageous characteristics, it becomes possible to replace or repair the LED strip or inflatable shell. In fact, it is quite simple to separate the inflatable shell and the backing by unfastening the connecting means.

There is an advantageous embodiment of the utility model, in which the inflatable shell has a first side and a second side with different light transmittance, while the second side is matte.

Thanks to such advantageous characteristics, it becomes possible to change the degree of illumination, which is important when taking photos, videos and films. You can achieve both uniformly diffused lighting (soft light). And point-directional (so-called “hard” light).

There is a possible embodiment of the utility model, in which the second side is reinforced with a fabric base.

Thanks to these advantageous characteristics, it is possible to provide additional protection against damage to the inflatable shell.

There is another possible embodiment of the utility model, in which the first side - transparent - has a light transmittance in the range of 80 - 99%, and the second side - matte - has a light transmittance in the range of 70 -80%.

Thanks to such advantageous characteristics, it becomes possible to specify specific performance characteristics of the components of a utility model.

There is also a possible embodiment of the utility model, in which the connection means is made in the form of a lightning bolt.

Thanks to such advantageous characteristics, it becomes possible to design the connection means when it is made in the form of a zipper.

There is an alternative embodiment of the utility model, in which the connection means is made in the form of a detachable connection in the form of Velcro.

Thanks to such advantageous characteristics, it becomes possible to design the connection means when it is designed as a detachable Velcro connection.

Finally, there is also a possible embodiment of the utility model in which the device has a set of LED strips, each LED strip having a detachable connector for connecting to the power bus.

Thanks to such advantageous characteristics, it becomes possible to replace a separate LED strip without using a soldering iron.

The set of essential features of the proposed utility model is unknown from the prior art for devices of similar purposes, which allows us to conclude that it meets the “novelty” criterion for the utility model.

Brief description of the drawings.

Other distinctive features and advantages of the utility model clearly emerge from the description given below for illustrative purposes and not being limiting, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 shows a disassembled view of a gas-filled LED lighting device, according to the utility model, a variant of the arrangement of the matte layer on the outside

Figure 2 shows a view of the assembled gas-filled LED lighting device, according to the utility model, with a variant of the arrangement of the matte layer on the outside.

Figure 3 shows a disassembled view of a gas-filled LED lighting device, according to the utility model, with a variant of the arrangement of the matte layer inside.

Figure 4 shows a view of the gas-filled LED lighting device assembly, according to the utility model, a variant of the arrangement of the matte layer inside,

Figure 5 shows a section of the second side (matte) of the gas-filled LED lighting device assembly, according to the utility model,

Figure 6 shows the electrical connection of individual fragments of the LED strip to the power bus through connectors, according to the utility model,

Figure 7 shows the appearance of the inflatable shell of a gas-filled LED lighting device, according to a utility model;

Figure 8 shows the appearance of the substrate from the LED strip side of a gas-filled LED lighting device, according to the utility model;

Figure 9 shows the appearance of the other side of the substrate of a gas-filled LED lighting device according to the utility model;

Figure 10 shows the appearance of a gas-filled LED lighting device, according to a utility model.

In figures 1-10 it is indicated:

1 - inflation block (pump);

11 - air (gas) release valve;

2 - LED strip;

21 - a separate fragment of the LED strip;

22 - separate LED;

23 - connector of a separate fragment of the LED strip;

24 - power bus;

3 - inflatable shell, including:

31 - first side of the inflatable shell (transparent);

32 - second side of the inflatable shell (matte);

4 - substrate

5 - connection means, including:

51 - first part on the inflatable side;

52 - second part on the substrate;

6 - fabric base

7 - gas (air).

According to figures 1-10, a gas-filled LED lighting device contains an inflatable shell with an inflation unit 1, made of gas-, waterproof material, and an LED strip 2. The device is made of two elements: an inflatable shell 3 and a substrate 4, which have a connecting means 5 to each other along the perimeter, while the substrate 4 is made translucent and the LED strip 2 is fixed on it, and the inflatable shell 3 is made translucent on both sides.

The inflatable shell preferably has a first side 31 and a second side 32 with different light transmittances, wherein the second side 32 is matte.

The second side 32 is predominantly reinforced with a fabric base 6. A two-component fabric can be used as the second side, where one component is cotton threads, the second is a polyurethane film, connected or fused to each other under the influence of a press and high temperature (heated to high temperatures press). See figure 5. The second side can be used in both versions - with the fabric outward and inward.

The first side - transparent - can have a light transmittance in the range of 80 - 99%, and the second side - matte - can have a light transmittance in the range of 70 - 80%.

The connection means can be made in the form of a zipper or in the form of a detachable connection in the form of Velcro. In general, it can be made in the form of belts with buckles.

The device can also have a set of LED strips, with each LED strip having a detachable connector for connecting to the power bus to increase maintainability. You can change individual fragments of LED strips on site.

Implementation of a utility model.

The gas-filled LED lighting device is used as follows.

To put it into operation, inflate the inflatable shell 3, connect the inflatable shell 3, consisting of sides 31 and 32, and the substrate 4 using the connecting means 5 as shown in Figures 1 and 2, that is, the matte side 32 facing out. The LED strip 2 is turned on. The light passes through the first side 31 and is scattered on the matte side 32.

If repair or replacement is necessary, disconnect the connection means 5, carry out repairs or replacements, and connect the connection means 5 back.

It is also possible to change the degree of illumination by disconnecting the connecting means 5 and connecting the inflatable shell 3, consisting of sides 31 and 32, and the substrate 4 using the connecting means 5 as shown in Figures 3 and 4, that is, with the transparent side 31 facing out.

Also, in the option when the device has a set of LED strips, and each LED strip has a detachable connector for connecting to the power bus, you can change individual fragments of the LED strips on site.

Industrial applicability.

A gas-filled LED lighting device can be implemented by a specialist in practice and, when implemented, ensures the implementation of the stated purpose. The possibility of implementation in practice follows from the fact that for each feature included in the formula of a utility model based on the description, a material equivalent is known, which allows us to conclude that it meets the “industrial applicability” criterion for a utility model and the “completeness of disclosure” criterion for a utility model.

In accordance with the proposed solution, the applicants manufactured a prototype of a gas-filled LED lighting device. It was checked how its luminosity changes in different variants of its use. The measurements were carried out on a 4x4 feet device with a power of 400 watts.

1. A prototype of the fully assembled device with its normal use. The amount of light is measured in lux (Lx).

At a distance of 1 meter we have illumination - 6470 Lx

At a distance of 2 meters it dissipates to - 3410 Lx

2. A prototype of the device without an inflatable shell. Only the LEDs on the substrate light up.

At a distance of 1 meter - 7620 Lx

At a distance of 2 meters - 6020 lx

At a distance of 3 meters - 2630 lx

That is, you can change the degree of luminosity.

Also, tests of the prototype showed that due to the fact that the device is made of two elements: an inflatable shell and a substrate, which have a means of connecting to each other along the perimeter, while the substrate is made translucent and an LED strip is fixed to it, and the inflatable shell is made translucent with both sides, then all this ultimately ensures the achievement of the achieved technical result - the ability to replace the LED strip.

In addition, in the embodiment where the inflatable shell has a first side and a second side with different light transmittance, the second side being matte, it becomes possible to change the degree of illumination by flipping the inflatable part relative to the substrate and fastening it with the other side.

In addition, in the embodiment where the second side is reinforced with a fabric base, it becomes possible to provide additional protection against damage to the inflatable shell.

Thus, the proposed utility model compares favorably with the prototype in that it has:

1. Access to LED strips to replace them.

2. The ability to turn the inflatable shell over to obtain other properties.

3. The ability to quickly replace worn or damaged surfaces without replacing the entire product, which simplifies the operation process.

4. The ability to independently replace the LED strip on site, without using special tools, due to the detachable connector of the LED strip to the power bus.

Claims (7)

1. A gas-filled LED lighting device containing an inflatable shell with an inflation unit made of gas- and waterproof material, and an LED strip, characterized in that the device is made of two elements: an inflatable shell and a substrate, which have a means of connecting to each other along the perimeter, in this case, the substrate is made translucent and an LED strip is fixed on it, and the inflatable shell is made translucent on both sides. 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the inflatable shell has a first side and a second side with different light transmittance, while the second side is matte. 3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that the second side is reinforced with a fabric base. 4. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that the first side - transparent - has a light transmittance in the range of 80-99%, and the second side - matte - has a light transmittance in the range of 70-80%. 5. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection means is made in the form of a lightning bolt. 6. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection means is made in the form of a detachable connection in the form of Velcro. 7. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device has a set of LED strips, each LED strip having a detachable connector for connecting to the power bus.